Can you fix a gas cooktop burner that will not light?

Yes. Dry the burner and reseat the cap first. If it still will not light, the igniter, spark switch or module likely needs testing and replacement.

Can a cracked glass cooktop be repaired?

Replacement glass is available for many models. Do not use the cooktop until it is repaired, since spills can reach live wiring.

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Cooktop repair in Riverview & Gibsonton kitchens

A cooktop is the cooking surface set into the counter, separate from any oven. Around Riverview and Gibsonton it shows up mostly in upgraded kitchens with an island or a wall oven. We cover 4 ZIP codes in Riverview & Gibsonton.

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Common Failures by Type

Most homes here are all-electric, so radiant glass cooktops are the most common type. An element that will not heat, or stays stuck on high, usually points to a failed infinite switch, a failed element or a relay on a touch control board. Induction cooktops rely on electronic boards and a cooling fan, and throw an error if the fan fails or the vent under the counter is blocked.

On gas, a burner that clicks but will not light, or keeps clicking after lighting, usually has a wet igniter or an off-center cap. If drying it does not help, the spark switch or module is next.

Safety and the Visit

Keep gas caps seated flat and use magnetic cookware on induction. Never lift the glass on an electric cooktop yourself, and do not use one that is cracked. If you smell gas, turn the burner off and contact your provider. Because a cooktop is set into the counter, our technician works from above and from the cabinet below, tests the parts, and quotes before starting.

Before You Book: Cooktop Checks

Safe first steps for the most urgent cooktop problems, and when to leave it to a technician.

Gas SmellSafety: Do not look for the source. Get out of the house without operating any switch or appliance, and phone the gas utility or 911 after you are outside.
Gas Valve FailureSafety: Never open up or oil a gas valve yourself. If the cooktop's shutoff valve is safe to get to, close it, then call us.
Burner Won't Turn OffSafety: Cut power at the breaker on an electric cooktop, or close the gas shutoff valve on a gas model if it is safe to get to; keep the cooktop out of use until it is repaired.
Gas Smell Without FlameSafety: Turn the knob off only if it is within easy reach, and do not relight anything or operate switches. A strong or persistent odor means getting out of the house and phoning the gas utility or 911 once you are outside.

Symptoms, causes and repair-or-replace advice for every type of cooktop are in our complete cooktop repair guide.